Crochet Along Pop! Petals Blanket Hosted by Sarah Zimmerman of Repeat Crafter Me EASY Play with colors to create a floral-inspired blanket designed to bring the cheerfulness of a blooming garden indoors. Share your project photos with us on Instagram using #RCMCAL2019 and in the Yarnspirations Stitch Squad Facebook Group. Week 3: ASSEMBLY & FINISHING You’re almost there! Join the four blanket squares with a simple mattress stitch and add a double crochet border to complete the piece. Download Lesson 3 for written instructions and get tips in the video below. Finished dimensions = Approx 40” square Share your project photos on Instagram with #RCMCAL2019 Tips You can accent the corners of your blanket with DIY pompoms made using your hands — no tools required. Or, make tassels! Want to jump to a specific part of the video? Look for helpful timestamps in the video description. To get there: Click or tap on the video above to open it in a new window. On a desktop, click “SHOW MORE” underneath the video description. On mobile, tap the video title. Week 2: BLANKET SQUARES Turn each of your beautiful circular flower motifs into squares! Using a neutral color of Bernat Super Value yarn lets the flowers stand out. Follow the crochet video tutorial below and download Lesson 2 for the written instructions and crochet diagram. Each motif = Approx 18” square Subscribe to Yarnspirations’ YouTube channel for new pattern tutorials added weekly! Tips For this week, you’ll use the half double crochet stitch in addition to the stitches from lesson 1. Need a refresher? Click here! Slow down or speed up the video to suit your pace! Click the gear icon at the bottom of the video and use "Playback Speed" to adjust. On a mobile device, tap the video title above to open it in a new window, then tap on the three vertical dots at the top right corner. Week 1: Flower Motifs This crochet along starts with four showstopping flowers that let Bernat Pop! self-striping yarn work its magic. The result: A bright, cheerful and eye-catching display of everlasting blooms for your home. Watch the how-to video below and follow along with the easy pattern. Each flower motif = Approx 12” diameter Don't have supplies? Get info about what you need to join the Crochet Along here. Tips For this week, you’ll need to know the magic loop method, plus how to chain, single crochet, double crochet and slip stitch. Tap on the links for a refresher! Each flower uses one ball of Bernat Pop! yarn. Save the leftovers from each ball to accent your blanket with pompoms or tassels at the end of the crochet along in Lesson 3.
